Clay County, AL

County

Add Comparison
    2024 Population
    14,192
    US Senator
    Tommy Tuberville
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Katie Britt
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    44.7
    2.05% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    17.6%
    6.09% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $55,250
    6.55% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $156,700
    8.29% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    5,279
    3.32% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Clay County, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.6% of the residents in Clay County, AL are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Clay County, AL was $156,700, and the homeownership rate was 79.4%.

    United StatesAlabama

    Population & Diversity

    Clay County, AL is home to a population of 14.2k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.05% of Clay County, AL residents were born outside of the country (149 people).

    In 2024, there were 6.16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.2k people) in Clay County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.82k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 334 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.6% of Clay County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Clay County, AL was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

    The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Clay County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clay County, AL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      11.2k ± 145
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.82k ± 150
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      334 ± 110
    3.28%
    Hispanic Population
    465 people

    In 2024, there were 6.16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.2k people) in Clay County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.82k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 334 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.28% of the people in Clay County, AL are hispanic (465 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Clay County, AL as a share of the total population.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alabama.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      53,867 ± 5,668 people
    2. Guatemala
      18,373 ± 3,322 people
    3. Korea
      11,536 ± 2,634 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 53,867 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 18,373 and Korea with 11,536.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Foreign-Born Population

    1.05%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    149 people
    1.09%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    154 people

    As of 2024, 1.05% of Clay County, AL residents (149 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clay County, AL was 1.09%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

    The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Clay County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      307 ± 105
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      161 ± 86
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      84 ± 58

    Clay County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.91 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Clay County, AL.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Health

    N/A% of the population of Clay County, AL has health coverage, with N/A% on employee plans, N/A% on Medicaid, N/A% on Medicare, N/A% on non-group plans, and N/A% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Clay County, AL see 3,548 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,548 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 7099 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 4704 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    3,548 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Clay County, AL

    Primary care physicians in Clay County, AL see an average of 3,548 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,548 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Clay County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Location of Health Services Facilities

    Health Service Type
    View Data
    Save Image

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.42 in Clay County, AL.

    The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Clay County, AL.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Health Behaviors

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.6% in Clay County, AL.

    The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Clay County, AL.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 10.6% in Clay County, AL.

    The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Clay County, AL.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Economy

    The economy of Clay County, AL employs 5.28k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Clay County, AL were Manufacturing (1,554 people), Construction (675 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (635 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($88,958), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($87,847), and Finance & Insurance ($76,500).

    Employment

    Occupations

    5.28k
    2024 Value
    ± 540
    −3.32%
    1 Year decline
    ± 14.7%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Clay County, AL declined at a rate of −3.32%, from 5.46k employees to 5.28k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clay County, AL, are Production Occupations (951 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (532 people), and Management Occupations (514 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clay County, AL.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Unemployment Insurance Claims

    Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

    The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    5.28k
    2024 Value
    ± 540
    −3.32%
    1 Year decline
    ± 14.7%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Clay County, AL declined at a rate of −3.32%, from 5.46k employees to 5.28k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clay County, AL, are Manufacturing (1,554 people), Construction (675 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (635 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clay County, AL, though some of these residents may live in Clay County, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Median Earnings by Industry

    $47,370
    Median earning men ± $11,967
    $35,774
    Median earning women ± $4,912

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($125,598), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($89,620), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($88,403).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($51,080), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($48,558), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($46,914).

    View Data
    Save Image

    Employment by Industry Sector

    Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.
    Y-Axis
    2.1%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 21
      Retail Trade
    2. 16
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 13
      Construction

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $92.2k
      Manufacturing
    2. $20.1k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $6.96k
      Retail Trade

    The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

    Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Clay County, AL. Showing the available data for Alabama.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (64.6%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (34.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.533%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Alabama

    Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.
    Tommy Tuberville
    Senator from Alabama2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021
    Katie Britt
    Senator from Alabama3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Clay County, AL was $156,700 in 2024, which is 0.471 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $144,700 to $156,700, a 8.29% increase. The homeownership rate in Clay County, AL is 79.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    In 2025, 10.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clay County, AL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.51%.

    Housing

    Property

    $156,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$17,782
    $4,623
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$437

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Clay County, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Clay County, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

    View Data
    Save Image
    View Data
    Save Image

    Rent vs Own

    79.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 79.4% of the housing units in Clay County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.7%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Clay County, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $55,250
    Median Household Income
    ± $6,691
    5.82k
    Number of Households
    ± 554

    In 2024, the median household income of the 5.82k households in Clay County, AL grew to $55,250 from the previous year's value of $51,852.

    The following chart displays the households in Clay County, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Clay County, AL is from Alabama.
    0.454
    2024 Wage GINI in Alabama
    0.456
    2023 Wage GINI in Alabama

    In 2024, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.411% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (77.1%)
    2. Carpooled (12.5%)
    3. Worked At Home (5.58%)

    In 2024, 77.1% of workers in Clay County, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.5%) and those who worked at home (5.58%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Clay County, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Clay County, AL have 2 cars.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 10.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clay County, AL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.51%.

    The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Poverty & Diversity

    17.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clay County, AL (2.43k out of 13.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Clay County, AL is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 25% of the children was living in poverty in Clay County, AL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5%.

    The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 309 in Clay County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 21.6% per 100,000 population.

    The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

    View Data
    Save Image